Skill Standards for
ProfessionalTechnical College
Instructors
2012 Update
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Project Director, Alan Hardcastle Ph.D., Washington State University (WSU) Energy
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Research, facilitation and technical writing by Terryll Bailey, The Allison Group
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Acknowledgements
This document is the result of the collaborative efforts of industry, labor, education, and
government successfully working together through the Center of Excellence for Careers
in Education. A special thanks to all who contributed, and especially to the faculty
members who participated in the focus groups. Their countless hours of work to help
produce the skill standards are greatly appreciated.
Project Development and Coordination:
• Erik Tinglestad, Green River Community College
• Alan Hardcastle, WSU Energy Program
• Terryll Bailey, The Allison Group
• Sally Zeiger Hanson and Gerry Rasmussen, WSU Energy Program
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Focus Group Participants
The focus group participants consisted of nine college faculty members from a variety
of fields, representing a cross section of Washington’s 34 two-year colleges. They met
over a two-day period at Kent Station to review and update the critical work functions
and key activities performed by Professional Technical College Instructors. They then
identified the performance indicators, technical knowledge, skills and abilities, and
employability skills required to succeed in this field. Their insights were an invaluable
contribution and formed the foundation of this work.
Participants included:
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Christine Beaudry – Radiologic Science – Yakima Valley Community College
Greg Brazell – Early Childhood Education – Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom
Rod McDonald – Welding – Grays Harbor College
Jeff Ward – Business – Highline Community College
Jim Howe – Computer Science – Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Margaret Anderson – Physical Therapist Assistant – Whatcom Community College
Mark Franklin – Diesel and Heavy Equipment – Spokane Community College
Penny Woodruff – Nursing – Grays Harbor College (Original Skill Standard
Participant)
• Karen Strickland (observing) – Human Services – South Seattle Community
College – American Federation of Teachers (AFT) WA
Table of Contents
National Context...................................................................................................... 7
What Are Skill Standards? ........................................................................................ 7
The Benefits and Uses of Skill Standards................................................................... 8
Pyramid of Competencies......................................................................................... 9
Background on the 2012 Skill Standards Project..................................................... 10
Skill Standards Update Process............................................................................... 10
Project Steering Committee.................................................................................... 11
Focus Group........................................................................................................... 11
Findings................................................................................................................. 12
Definitions ............................................................................................................. 12
Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Tools....................................................... 13
SCANS Employability Skills..................................................................................... 13
Skill Standards for Professional-Technical College Instructors.................................. 14
Critical Work Functions:
A. Manage Learning Environments.................................................................. 16
B. Develop Outcomes, Assessments, and Curricula.......................................... 23
C. Develop and Review Programs.................................................................... 28
D. Provide Student Instruction......................................................................... 35
E. Provide Support and Guidance to Students.................................................. 40
F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions...................... 45
G. Create and Maintain a Professional Environment......................................... 52
H. Promote the Program and Recruit Students................................................ 57
SCANS Survey Results............................................................................................ 61
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National Context
The National Skill Standards Board (NSSB) was established by Congress in 1994
to encourage the creation and adoption of a national system of voluntary skill
standards that would enhance the ability of the U.S. to compete effectively in a
global economy. By the time the NSSB sunset in 2003, several national voluntary
skill standards projects were developed by various industries in full partnership
with education, labor and community-based organizations. The intent was
to have voluntary skill standards that are flexible, portable, and continuously
updated and improved.
Washington State was an early leader in the development and use of industrydefined skill standards, contributing to the development of a national model
and creating skill standards to align the needs of industry with the provision of
workforce education and training.
What Are Skill Standards?
Skill standards are performance specifications that identify the knowledge, skills
and abilities an individual needs to succeed in the workplace. They are critical to
improving workforce skills, raising living standards and improving the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. To be effective, skill standards must reflect the consensus of industry professionals. Skill standards provide measurable benchmarks
of skill and performance achievement. They answer two critical questions: What
do workers need to know and be able to do to succeed in today’s workplace?
And how do we know when workers are performing well? Without this fundamental information, employers do not know whom to hire or where to focus
their limited training dollars; employees and new entrants to the workforce do
not know what they need to do to improve their performance; and educators do
not know how to prepare students for the challenge of the workplace.
Why Are Skill Standards Important?
In today’s workplaces, the only constant is change. Jobs that once were relatively
simple now require high-performance work processes and enhanced skills.
Because skill standards reflect changing workplace realities, they are a tool that
can be used by applicants and employees to access greater career opportunities.
National recognition of skill standards in career fields provides a common basis
for certifying achievement against those standards, thereby allowing for the
portability of skills across geographic areas, companies and careers.
Updating skills and knowledge is now a lifelong endeavor, causing many
employers and employees to spend more effort, time and money on education
and training. Skill standards provide benchmarks for making education and
training decisions, shaping curricula and directing funds toward highest value
education and training investments.
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The Benefits and Uses of Skill Standards
Skill standards benefit all the stake-holders – business, labor, educators, government, and the community. The success of a skill standards development project
and its usefulness to the community is dependent on the full participation and
commitment of all stakeholders. These benefits can be used as a benchmark for
evaluating the effectiveness of collaborative efforts.
Curriculum Development
• Identify necessary competencies based on the skill standards information
and assessments.
• Develop program outcomes for specific academic and training programs,
including Tech Prep, two-year, and apprenticeship programs.
• Perform gap analysis to determine changes or additions to be made to
curriculum.
• Revise existing curriculum to better meet the current and future needs of
the industry.
• Develop new curriculum and establish new programs based on these
competencies.
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Articulation
• Develop models to support the articulation of program outcomes and
competencies between academic and training systems.
• Establish articulation agreements between existing programs to ensure
portability of skills.
• Connect competencies and Certificates of Competence with benchmark
documentation to build national portability systems.
A Continuous Updating Process
A continuous updating process is necessary: all partners must revise and verify
skill standards on a regular basis. For national economic development success,
curriculum and current training methods must be updated to meet workplace
standards. Individual workers must have access to clearly stated competency
goals and direct access to skill development assistance. With cooperative effort
on local and national levels, we can begin to resolve the workforce skill shortages
that face us today
Pyramid of Competencies
The Pyramid of Competencies (see Figure 1) is a depiction of skill standards in
three broad skill categories.
Tier I
Tier I represents the broadest level of competencies, and is the set of employability (SCANS) skills, knowledge, abilities and personal qualities required of all
workers to be successful in today’s workplace. These are the universal skills that
are needed to apply technical knowledge and tools effectively.
Tier II
Tier II represents technical skills, knowledge and abilities common to a cluster of
jobs within a cluster across all industries or industry sectors.
Tier III
Tier III represents industry-specific technical skills, knowledge and abilities that
are unique to individual jobs or clusters and are the most prone to rapid change.
For example, many workers need to upgrade their skills based on sudden
market shifts.
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Figure 1
The Pyramid of Competencies
Background of the 2012 Skill Standards Update Project
The original Skill Standards for Professional-Technical College Instructors was
produced in 2000 using specific research-based processes required by the
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). The
2012 update project replicated the original process and updates the original
document to ensure that the skill standards reflect the current skills, knowledge,
technologies and practices of community and technical college instructors.
This project was requested by the Workforce Education Council (WEC) and
managed by the Center of Excellence for Careers in Education to ensure that
a standards-based approach continues to be used as a foundation for defining
competencies and measurable skills of instructors. The standards also help to
ensure that proposed Applied Baccalaureate degree programs for ProfessionalTechnical Instructors incorporate current foundational skills.
Skill Standards Update Process
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Steering Committee and Focus Group
A Steering Committee consisting of workforce leaders from colleges across the
state was convened to provide oversight to this project. The Steering Committee
nominated participants for the focus group process. The initial focus group,
which was led by Terryll Bailey of The Allison Group, included nine experienced
educators representing many different professional-technical disciplines,
including business, technical, health, human services, and trade and industry. In
addition, there was diversity in terms of the amount of teaching experience and
experience in industry as well as with gender, age, and race. While the majority
were full-time instructors, some part-time instructors also participated. The
participants met for a two-day focus group process at Green River Community
College’s Kent Station campus. The first step in the focus group process was to
identify the primary functions and key activities that constitute the work of a
competent entry-level professional-technical college instructor. Working with
a draft of sample functions that were prepared from the original existing skill
standards and research of instructor job descriptions, the group revised and
adapted functions and tasks to meet the needs of professional-technical college
instructors, programs and two-year college institutions throughout Washington
State. Participants freely made changes and recommendations and crafted 8
basic critical functions with corollary key activities.
Project Steering Committee
• Christy Doyle, Spokane Community College
• Curt Freed, Columbia Basin College*
• Jean Watley, Bates Technical College
• Jo Ann Baria, Pierce College*
• Mike Kelly, Grays Harbor College*
• Noreen Light, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges*
• Pat Copeland, Edmonds Community College
• Paulette Lopez, Yakima Valley Community College
• Phil Venditti, FACTC, Clover Park Technical College
* Original Skill Standard Participant
Focus Group
• Christine Beaudry – Radiologic Science, Yakima Valley Community College
• Greg Brazell – Early Childhood, Pierce College
• Rod McDonald – Welding, Grays Harbor College
• Jeff Ward – Business, Highline Community College
• Jim Howe – Computer Science, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
• Margaret Anderson – Physical Therapist Assistant, Whatcom
Community College
• Mark Franklin – Diesel And Heavy Equipment Equipment, Spokane Community College
• Penny Woodruff –Nursing, Grays Harbor College
(Original Skill Standard Participant)
• Karen Strickland (Observing) – Human Services, South Seattle Community College – AFT WA
Performance Criteria
The second step was to identify the performance indicators for each key activity,
answering the question: “How do you know when this is performed well?” The
group also identified the tools, knowledge and foundation skills required to
meet the performance criteria. The draft skill standards generated through the
focus group process were reviewed by members of the Steering Committee with
respect to current industry trends and requirements.
Verification
Thirdly, a survey of SCANS skills and personal qualities for teaching careers was
administered to focus group members, and later to a larger sample of professional-technical instructors from colleges across the state. SCANS (Secretary’s
Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) are foundation employability abilities
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required of workers in all occupations at varying levels specific to their jobs. A
total of 130 SCANS surveys were returned.
Finally, a survey of critical work functions and key activities was sent to
professional-technical instructors at all 34 colleges in Washington State. All
critical work functions and key activities were verified, and each key activity was
rated for its level of importance. Response data were compiled and averaged to
find the level of importance of each critical function. Surveys were returned from
130 participants from 24 colleges. The results of all the focus groups, surveys
and feedback were compiled and analyzed, and a draft of the document was
reviewed by the Steering Committee. These standards were accepted by the
Instruction Commission in May 2012.
Findings
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The process of updating the Skill Standards for Professional Technical Instructors
in 2012 underscored the strength of the original standards created in 2000.
While technology, programs and students were found to have changed
somewhat, the essential skills, knowledge and abilities needed to be effective
in the classroom have remained constant. Three Critical Work Functions from
the 2000 version are now merged or embedded into other functions: Perform
Administrative Functions and Perform Program Management become one function
and Learn and Adapt New Technologies is embedded throughout the other
functions. These changes infer that administrative and management functions
may have become more central to an instructors role and that technology is
infused into all aspects of the work.
Definitions
Critical Work Functions
Critical work functions represent the general areas that a first-year, fully
competent, professional-technical instructor would perform.
Key Activities
Key activities are the tasks related to the critical work functions. They are made
up of work activities which are measurable and observable and which result in a
decision, product or service.
Level of Importance
Professionals who are actively working in this occupation rated the level of
importance for each critical work function and key activity, ranging from not
important to critical. All critical work functions were rated as important, very
important or critical.
Performance Indicators
Performance indicators are specific behavioral evidence of a worker’s achievement of skills, knowledge and tasks. The question answered is: “How do we
know when this key activity is performed well?” Performance indicators provide
the standard of performance required to produce the necessary outcomes of key
activities.
Technical Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Tools
Technical skills, knowledge and abilities are those areas of expertise which
workers must have in order to perform a given occupational task with excellence. A collection of skills, knowledge, abilities and tools make up competencies.
Skills refer to proficiency in an applied activity. This activity could be physical,
mental or interpersonal in nature.
Knowledge is a particular set of information.
Abilities are broad human characteristics that result from natural talent, training,
or experience.
Tools are materials, equipment and implements a worker must be able to use
competently to meet the requirements of the job.
SCANS Employability Skills
SCANS employability skills are basic academic and personal skills that are needed
to build more advanced competencies. They are competencies required by
all workers in order to obtain meaningful work and participate in the modern
workforce.
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Skill Standards for Professional-Technical Instructors
C.
Develop and review
programs
D.
Provide student
instruction
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B.
Develop outcomes,
assessments, and curricula
A.
Manage learning
environments
Critical
Work
Functions
Key Activities
A1
Research,
evaluate
and obtain
required
equipment,
systems,
tools, supplies, and
materials
A2
Set up,
maintain
and repair
instructional
systems,
equipment
and/or tools
A3
Develop a
growth and
replacement
plan for
systems,
equipment
and/or tools
A4
Lead
students and
supervise
learning
environments
A5
Research,
select,
evaluate and
maintain
off-campus
learning
environments
B1
Identify,
evaluate,
and modify
outcomes
B2
Create,
evaluate,
and modify
curriculum
B3
Create,
evaluate,
and modify
assessments
B4
Implement
curriculum
and
assessments.
B5
Integrate
curriculum
with other
faculty in the
department
and in other
instructional
areas/
institutions
C1
Develop,
review, and
update
program
course plan
C2
Recruit and
work with
advisory
committee
and
employers
to meet
changing
needs of the
program
and industry
C3
Identify,
evaluate,
and modify
program
outcomes
and
assessments
C4
Identify and
develop core
and support
courses
C5
Maintain
(or obtain)
program
accreditation
D1
Prepare and/
or gather
current
instructional
materials
D2
Provide
individual
and group
instruction
D3
Initiate,
develop, and
implement
student
assessments
D4
Modify
instructional
material and
methods
based on
student and
industry
assessments
and
feedback
D5
Promote
professionalism in
the learning
environment
A6
Evaluate and
monitor the
safety of the
instructional
areas and
practices
A7
Identify,
evaluate,
and implement new
instructional
strategies
and
technologies
C6
Research,
identify and
evaluate
trends and
implement
current
industry
standards
C7
Coordinate
program
development with
other college
programs
and
institutions
H.
Promote the program
and recruit students
G.
Create and maintain a
professional environment
F.
Perform administrative
and program management
functions
E.
Provide support and
guidance to students
Critical
Work
Functions
Key Activities
E1
Provide
students
with access
to instructor
E2
Provide
information
or referrals
to meet
student
needs
E3
Provide
students
with career
advising
and assist
with job
placement
E4
Provide
academic
advising
E5
Serve as
student
activity
advisor as
applicable
F1
Perform
documentation and
record
keeping
duties
F2
Lead and
manage
instructional
and
program
assistants
F3
Mentor,
orient, and
support new
and parttime faculty
F4
Develop
criteria,
recruit,
and make
recommendations
regarding
hiring of
faculty
F5
Provide
input for
program,
schedules,
and college
printed and
electronic
publications
F6
Develop
and manage
budgets
F7
Research
and assist
with writing
and implementing
grants and
targeting
financial
resources
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G1
Collaborate
with college
staff, faculty,
students and
internship/
externship site
personnel
G2
Work with
program
advisory
committee
G3
Maintain
current
knowledge
of the field
G4
Participate in
professional
networking
H1
Participate
in campus,
high
school and
community
organization
activities and
educational
partnerships
H2
Develop
promotional
plan
H3
Provide
program
information
for prospective students
H4
Perform
recruiting
activities
G5
Develop a
professional
development plan
Critical Work Function:
A. Manage Learning Environments
Key
Activity
A1
Research,
evaluate and
obtain required
equipment,
systems, tools,
supplies, and
materials
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Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Requisitions, budgets
and/or grant requests
are submitted in a
timely manner and
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Recommendations from
advisory committee are
accurately documented
and considered.
• The system, equipment
and tool options are
thoroughly researched
and an effective selection is made to support
student learning.
• Ergonomic
requirements are
properly considered as
appropriate.
• Alternative sources of
funds and systems/
equipment are actively
pursued as appropriate.
• Equipment and/or
system’s impact on
student learning is
accurately documented
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Adequate supplies
and materials are
maintained.
• Equipment, systems,
tools, supplies and
materials are properly
identified and justified.
• Knowledge of equipment requisitions
procedures.
• Knowledge of advisory
committee protocols.
• Knowledge of procedures for submitting
budget and/or grant
requests.
• Knowledge of equipment and tool options
and the ability to access
relevant sources of
information.
• Ability to access
alternative sources of
funds and equipment/
systems.
• Knowledge of student
learning and the ability
to determine the
impact of equipment/
systems.
• Knowledge of
ergonomics.
• Knowledge of
college policies and
procedures.
• Understands technological requirements
and results; analyzes
task/technology
relationship; proposes
simple technological
solutions.
• Interprets information,
selects methods
of communication
and summarizes.
integrates and analyzes
information.
• Analyzes situations and
information, considers
risks and implications,
complies multiple viewpoints, and generates
alternative solutions.
• Maintains job specific
supplies and equipment, orders and
maintains inventory
and monitors safe and
efficient utilization of
materials.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations
A. Manage Learning Environments
Continued
Key
Activity
A2
Set up, maintain
and repair
instructional
systems,
equipment
and/or tools
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Systems and equipment
setup is completed in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• All safety procedures
are completely
followed.
• Systems and equipment
are set up to ensure
access by students.
• New systems and
equipment are set up
to be compatible with
existing equipment/
systems and learning
environment as
appropriate.
• Technical support
is accessed when
appropriate.
• Maintenance schedules
are properly followed.
• All maintenance records
and warranty requirements are maintained
in an organized manner
and kept current.
• Equipment, tools, and
systems malfunctions
and repair needs are
promptly diagnosed
and repaired as appropriate and/or departments or personnel are
informed.
• Equipment and tools
are properly secured.
• Equipment, tools,
and systems are kept
clean and properly
maintained.
• Repair and support
personnel are accurately identified.
• Knowledge of sources
of information
regarding manufacturer’s specifications.
• Knowledge of safety
procedures.
• Knowledge of
student access issues
regarding systems and
equipment.
• Knowledge of compatibility issues between
new and existing
equipment/systems.
• Knowledge of existing
technical support
capabilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and
procedures and the use
of tools required for
maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of warranty
and maintenance
records requirements.
• Ability to clean and
secure tools.
• Ability to diagnose and
repair systems, equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of roles
and responsibilities of
campus personnel and
departments.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations.
• Monitors system performance, troubleshoots
system malfunction/
failure and analyzes
system operation.
• Utilizes previous
training and experience
to predict outcomes;
visually analyzes
relationship between
parts/whole and
process/procedure and
interprets charts and
graphs.
• Understands operation/
interaction; manipulates technology for
desired results; analyzes
technology output;
examines task/technology relationship.
• Follows specified maintenance, identifies and
corrects malfunctions,
troubleshoots failures,
evaluates performance
of technology.
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A. Manage Learning Environments
Continued
Key
Activity
A3
Develop a
growth and
replacement
plan for systems,
equipment and/
or tools
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Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Student, program and
industry needs are
correctly identified, and
present inventory is
accurately assessed.
• Funding sources and
timelines are correctly
identified.
• Safety issues are carefully considered.
• Technology changes
and industry compatibility are accurately
assessed.
• Facilities, technological
support and equipment
maintenance schedules
are accurately assessed.
• Cost effective
recommendations are
included in the plan.
• Plan includes implementation schedule,
personnel training and
responsibilities and
assessment mechanism
and process.
• Ability to access
• Records information
information on funding
accurately, creates
sources and availability.
original documents;
• Knowledge of current
summarizes and synindustry, student,
thesizes information.
program and safety
• Maintains job specific
requirements.
supplies and equipment, orders and
• Ability to access equipment maintenance
maintains inventory
and monitors safe and
information and
efficient utilization of
technical support.
• Knowledge of system or
materials.
program requirements
• Predicts outcomes, anaand facility and system
lyzes data, integrates
capabilities.
multiple items of data,
contrasts conflicting
• Knowledge of assessdata, and researches
ment tools.
• Ability to perform cost/
additional information
benefit analysis.
sources.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations.
• Understands technological requirements
and results; analyzes
task/technology
relationship; proposes
simple technological
solutions.
A. Manage Learning Environments
Continued
Key
Activity
A4
Lead students
and supervise
learning
environments
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• All safety procedures
are properly followed
and requirements are
completely met.
• Students and all
classroom personnel
are thoroughly
informed of safety
procedures regarding
all equipment.
• Work ethics, mutual
respect and leadership
are modeled.
• Order is observable
in the classroom and
instructions from
instructor are followed
promptly.
• Rigor of the curriculum
is maintained.
• Students are engaged
in a respectful manner.
• Environmental distractions are minimized.
• Learning is supported
and facilitated by the
appropriate use of
instructional media and
equipment.
• Facilities needs and
requests are submitted
in a timely manner
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Adequate assignments
and schedules are
established for lab/shop
activities.
• Off-campus sites and
activities are assessed
for appropriate
management and
supervision of students.
• Knowledge of safety
requirements and procedures and all OSHA/
WISHA (Occupational
Safety and Health
Administration/
Washington Industrial
Safety and Health
Act) and hazardous
materials procedures.
• Ability to model work
ethic, leadership and
mutual respect.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations regarding the
learning environment.
• Knowledge of and
ability to utilize
instructional media and
equipment.
• Knowledge of facilities
and equipment requisition procedures and
timelines.
• Ability to minimize
environmental
distractions.
• Knowledge of appropriate management
and supervision of
students for off-campus
sites and activities.
• Ability to assess rigor of
curriculum.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
• Understands operation/
interaction; manipulates technology for
desired results; analyzes
technology output;
examines task/technology relationship.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Analyzes possible
causes, generates and
evaluates solutions and
devises and implements
plan of action.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures.
19
A. Manage Learning Environments
Continued
Key
Activity
A5
Research, select,
evaluate and
maintain
off-campus
learning
environments
20
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Off-campus learning
sites are identified and
properly recruited in
accordance with the
established course
outcomes.
• Off-campus sites are
regularly visited to
determine suitability for
student learning.
• Off-campus learning
environments and their
site supervisors meet
established criteria.
• Meetings are held
with site supervisors to
inform them of their
roles and responsibilities and the roles and
responsibilities of students and instructors.
• Work-based learning
environments are
correctly evaluated in
an ongoing manner
in accordance with
program specification.
• Off-campus sites
are researched and
evaluated for distinctive
needs.
• Internships/externships
are coordinated in an
effective manner.
• Knowledge of
off-campus sites and
site requirements of
students.
• Knowledge of criteria
for selection of offcampus sites and site
supervisors.
• Ability to recruit
off-campus sites which
meet established
criteria.
• Knowledge of roles and
responsibilities of site
supervisors, instructors
and students.
• Knowledge of
work-based learning
environment evaluation procedures, and
criteria.
• Knowledge of
internship/externship
procedures.
• Predicts outcomes, analyzes data, integrates
multiple items of data,
contrasts conflicting
data, and researches
additional information
sources.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Interprets information,
selects methods
of communication
and summarizes
integrates and analyzes
information.
• Utilizes integrated/multiple software, locates
and retrieves stored
information, interprets
data, integrates multiple platforms, utilizes
networks and modifies
information.
• Analyzes situations and
information, considers
risks and implications,
complies multiple viewpoints, and generates
alternative solutions.
• Follows specified maintenance, identifies and
corrects malfunctions,
troubleshoots failures,
evaluates performance
of technology.
A. Manage Learning Environments
Continued
Key
Activity
A6
Evaluate and
monitor the
safety of the
instructional
areas and
practices
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Students and staff
are oriented to safety
procedures per college
policies and federal and
state guidelines.
• Safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Incidents are appropriately reported and
documented in a timely
fashion.
• Staff and students
have current CPR
(Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation) and
First Aid credentials, as
required.
• Safety procedures are
posted per Labor and
Industry guidelines.
• College safety departments/personnel are
notified to ensure that
safety supplies are
readily accessible.
• Safety hazards are
reported immediately.
• MSDS (Material Safety
Data Sheets) are
available as required in
instructional areas.
• OSHA/WISHA
(Occupational
Safety and Health
Administration/
Washington Industrial
Safety and Health Act)
requirements and
hazardous materials
procedures are completely followed.
• The learning environment is maintained in
compliance with all
applicable laws and
regulations.
• Knowledge of safety
requirements and procedures and all OSHA/
WISHA* and hazardous
materials procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply MSDS
data.
• Knowledge of emergency telephone numbers and procedures.
• Knowledge of college
and state safety policies
and procedures.
• Ability to operate safety
equipment within
instructional program.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follows
up on assigned tasks.
• Analyzes implications
of decisions, recommends ethical course of
action and responsibly
challenges unethical
practices and decisions.
• Monitors system performance, troubleshoots
system malfunction/
failure and analyzes
system operation.
• Maintains job specific
supplies and equipment, orders and
maintains inventory
and monitors safe and
efficient utilization of
materials.
• Interprets information,
selects methods
of communication
and summarizes,
integrates and analyzes
information.
21
A. Manage Learning Environments
Continued
Key
Activity
A7
Identify,
evaluate, and
implement new
instructional
strategies and
technologies
22
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• New instructional strategies and technologies
are researched by fully
participating in professional conferences
and consulting with
advisory committees.
• Industry and technology suppliers are
properly consulted to
stay current on new
instructional strategies
and technologies.
• Social and information
networks and professional organizations are
actively pursued and
effectively utilized to
learn about emerging
strategies and technologies for the learning
environment.
• New methodologies
related to instructional
strategies and technologies are properly
evaluated.
• New technologies
are implemented
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Knowledge of sources
of information
regarding professional
conferences.
• Ability to access
industry suppliers and
knowledge of how to
network with them.
• Knowledge of social
and information networks and professional
organizations.
• Ability to evaluate new
methodologies related
to instructional strategies and technologies.
• Ability to implement
new instructional strategies and technologies.
• Knowledge of college
policies and procedures
• Understands strategies
and technological
requirements and
results; analyzes task/
technology relationship; proposes simple
technological solutions.
• Understands operation/
interaction; manipulates technology for
desired results; analyzes
technology output;
examines task/technology relationship.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Utilizes integrated/multiple software, locates
and retrieves stored
information, interprets
data, integrates multiple platforms, utilizes
networks and modifies
information.
• Demonstrates creative
thinking process while
problem solving;
develops creative
solutions and applies
them to new situations;
generates unique
solutions.
B. Develop Outcomes, Assessments, and Curricula
Key
Activity
B1
Identify,
evaluate, and
modify
outcomes
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Outcomes are
properly documented
in accordance with
college, regulatory and
accrediting body policies and procedures.
• Industry standards
are thoroughly
researched in order to
identify outcomes and
competencies.
• Outcomes are reviewed
by the advisory
committee.
• Outcomes and competencies are continuously
evaluated and modified
as necessary based on
advisory committee
recommendations and/
or changing industry
standards, regulatory
and accrediting bodies.
• Outcomes are
written for learner
comprehension.
• All necessary skills
are included in the
outcomes.
• Knowledge of the
purpose and components of outcomes and
the ability to develop
clear and measurable
outcomes.
• Knowledge of documentation procedures
to record outcomes.
• Ability to access regulatory and accrediting
bodies and industry
and college sources of
information regarding
outcomes, competencies, and standards.
• Knowledge of advisory
committee protocols.
• Knowledge of technical
and non-technical skills
required for success in
the workplace and the
ability to translate those
into outcomes.
• Understanding of the
requirements of diverse
learners.
• Knowledge of
outcomes definitions,
competencies and
requirements.
• Knowledge of the
implications of outcomes on assessment
of learning.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Follows set of instructions, qualifies and
analyzes information,
interprets and summarizes information
and researches to gain
information.
• Demonstrates creative
thinking process while
problem solving;
develops creative
solutions and applies
them to new situations;
generates unique
solutions.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
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B. Develop Outcomes, Assessments, and Curricula
Continued
Key
Activity
B2
Create,
evaluate,
and modify
curriculum
24
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Curriculum sequence
supports student
success at achieving
outcomes and
competencies.
• Appropriate learning
activities are selected
for the curriculum.
• Curriculum properly
aligns with accrediting
bodies, college mission,
and program goals and
is driven by workforce
needs.
• Curriculum includes
a curriculum map
and the following
for all courses:
course descriptions,
learning outcomes,
competencies, course
content, objectives,
learning assessments,
ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act) accommodations, course
requirements, grading
requirements, and prerequisites if necessary.
• Curriculum is regularly
reviewed by advisory
committee and/or
accrediting bodies as
required and meets all
legal requirements.
• Flexibility is built
into the curriculum
to address multiple
learning styles and
individual student
needs.
• Curriculum is tailored
to individual needs
when appropriate.
• Opportunities for team
teaching with other
disciplines are actively
explored.
• Knowledge of curriculum map and
ability to develop
course descriptions,
learning outcomes,
course content, content
objectives, learning
assessments and the
ability to apply them to
curriculum.
• Knowledge of curriculum sequencing
and prerequisites.
• Ability to write
competencies and
performance objectives.
• Knowledge of a
variety of teaching
and learning strategies
appropriate to diverse
learners.
• Ability to access
employers and advisory
committee to determine workforce needs.
• Knowledge of
requirements for ADA
accommodation.
• Knowledge of
curriculum review
requirements and procedures and legal issues
regarding curriculum.
• Ability to team-teach
among / across
disciplines.
• Ability to adapt curricula to various delivery
modalities.
• Method of delivery is
taken into consideration when developing
or modifying
curriculum.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follow
up on assigned tasks.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Understands continuous improvement
process, suggests
system modifications/
improvements and
analyzes goals/
constraints.
• Interprets and applies
new knowledge and
experience, analyzes
application of learning
tools, investigates new
learning techniques,
manipulates learning
tools and formulates/
adapts learning
strategies.
• Analyzes situations and
information, considers
risks and implications,
complies multiple viewpoints, and generates
alternative solutions.
B. Develop Outcomes, Assessments, and Curricula
Continued
Key
Activity
B3
Create,
evaluate,
and modify
assessments
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Outcomes are assessed
by a variety of
measurements.
• Assessments include
a variety of activities
including performancebased or theory-based
assessments.
• Assessment criteria
are established in
accordance with
industry standards and
accrediting bodies.
• Assessments
accurately measure
student performance
of specified outcomes /
competencies.
• Assessments are
evaluated and modified
based on changes in
the industry, advisory
committee input,
objective analysis of
assessment data/results.
• Assessment tools and
criteria provide relevant
feedback for learner
self-assessment and
improvement.
• Knowledge of assess• Conducts task-specific
ment construction.
training, coaches
others to apply related
• Knowledge of
theory-based and
concepts, provides conperformance-based
structive feedback and
assessments.
develops appropriate
• Knowledge of assesstraining procedures.
ment measurements.
• Interprets and applies
• Knowledge of industry
new knowledge and
and accrediting body
experience, analyzes
standards.
application of learning
• Ability to modify
tools, investigates new
assessments based on
learning techniques,
objective analysis of
manipulates learning
assessment data/results.
tools and formulates/
• Knowledge of feedback
adapts learning
strategies appropriate
strategies.
to diverse learners.
• Monitors system perfor• Knowledge of formal,
mance, troubleshoots
informal, formative
system malfunction/
failure and analyzes
and summative
system operation.
assessments.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Predicts outcomes, analyzes data, integrates
multiple items of data,
contrasts conflicting
data, and researches
additional information
sources.
25
B. Develop Outcomes, Assessments, and Curricula
Continued
Key
Activity
B4
Implement
curriculum and
assessments
26
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Outcomes assessments
are performed to
evaluate student
performance according
to appropriate criteria.
• Student performance
is evaluated in relation
to published student
outcomes and/or
competencies.
• Industry standards
are integrated within
the curriculum where
appropriate.
• Implementation and
assessment occur in
an ongoing manner
to keep current with
technology and trends.
• Post-completion
student and industry
assessments are
conducted and used to
improve curricula and
instructional practice.
• Assessment tools
and criteria are used
to obtain relevant
feedback for program
improvement.
• Knowledge of campus
resources for student
course evaluation, postcompletion follow-up
and faculty evaluation
surveys.
• Knowledge of local
employer contacts.
• Knowledge of and
ability to implement curriculum
improvements.
• Knowledge of current
technology and trends.
• Knowledge of
published student
outcomes and
competencies.
• Knowledge of industry
standards.
• Ability to use assessment data to implement improvements in
curriculum.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follow
up on assigned tasks.
• Interprets and applies
new knowledge and
experience, analyzes
application of learning
tools, investigates new
learning techniques,
manipulates learning
tools and formulates/
adapts learning
strategies.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
• Uses logic to draw
conclusions, analyzes
rules and principles and
examines information
for relevance and
accuracy.
• Utilizes integrated/multiple software, locates
and retrieves stored
information, interprets
data, integrates multiple platforms, utilizes
networks and modifies
information.
B. Develop Outcomes, Assessments, and Curricula
Continued
Key
Activity
B5
Integrate
curriculum with
other faculty in
the department
and in other
instructional
areas/
institutions
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Knowledge of course
content and outcomes
is shared across departments, disciplines and
institutions.
• Competencies are
consistent in multisectioned courses and
overlapping course
content areas.
• Cross-discipline team
teaching is implemented as possible.
• Instructional resources
are shared across
departmental and
institutional areas.
• Cross-discipline courses
are integrated when
pertinent.
• Tech Prep policies are
followed as applicable.
• Knowledge of
program and degree
requirements of other
programs.
• Ability to access
program and degree
requirements of
other programs and
institutions.
• Knowledge of and
ability to access
instructional resources
across departments and
institutions.
• Knowledge of intradepartmental and interinstitution resources.
• Ability to integrate
cross-discipline courses.
• Knowledge of standardization of competencies
for multi-section
courses.
• Knowledge of Tech
Prep policies and
procedures.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Actively participates
in discussion; presents
complex ideas and
information, analyzes
group and individual
response and poses
critical questions.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Understands
negotiations process;
Moderates discussion,
interprets complaints
and concerns, analyzes
group dynamics and
detects underlying
issues.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations.
27
C. Develop and Review Programs
Key
Activity
C1
Develop,
review, and
update
program/
course plan
28
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Course sequence supports student success at
achieving outcomes.
• Program aligns with
accrediting bodies and
college and, where
applicable, division
mission.
• Program meets all legal
requirements.
• Program meets workforce needs.
• Program plan includes
learning outcomes,
competencies, and
program assessment
tools in both core
and industry-specific
courses.
• Proper prerequisites are
established if necessary.
• Program is regularly
reviewed by advisory
committee and/or
accrediting bodies as
required.
• Advising and accrediting bodies are notified
of proposed changes
and appropriate
approvals are obtained.
• Flexibility is built in to
the program to address
multiple learning styles
and individual student
needs.
• Programs are evaluated
for viability.
• Knowledge of learning
process.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation
requirements and
college and, where
applicable, division
mission.
• Ability to access
sources of information
regarding workforce
needs and the ability to
apply workforce needs
to program plan.
• Knowledge of definition
and requirements of
learning outcomes,
competencies, program
assessment tools, core
support and prerequisite courses.
• Knowledge of advisory
committee and/or
accrediting bodies
review and approval
procedures and legal
requirements regarding
program plan.
• Knowledge of alternate
instructional strategies
to accommodate
multiple learning styles.
• Knowledge of criteria
for evaluating program
viability.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Monitors system performance, troubleshoots
system malfunction/
failure and analyzes
system operation.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Analyzes situations and
information, considers
risks and implications,
complies multiple viewpoints, and generates
alternative solutions.
• Follows set of instructions, qualifies and
analyzes information,
interprets and summarizes information
and researches to gain
information.
C. Develop and Review Programs
Continued
Key
Activity
C2
Recruit and
work with
advisory
committee and
employers to
meet changing
needs of the
program and
industry
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• New advisory committee members are
regularly recruited.
• Advisory committee
membership accurately
has diverse representation and meets
SBCTC (State Board
for Community and
Technical Colleges)
requirements.
• Committee member
participation is actively
encouraged and
acknowledged.
• Advisory committee
meetings are held on a
regular basis.
• Instructors attend
advisory committee
meetings on a regular
basis.
• Advisory committee
recommendations
are solicited and
are recorded in the
minutes.
• Employers are
contacted on a regular
basis to determine
current changes in the
industry.
• Meeting minutes are
filed and maintained
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Knowledge of
advisory committee
member recruitment
procedures and SBCTC
requirements.
• Knowledge of college
policy and procedures
related to recording
of advisory committee
recommendations.
• Knowledge of the
employer base and the
ability to access it.
• Knowledge of industry
and demographic
diversity.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Recognizes job tasks,
analyzes work assignments and delegates
responsibilities.
• Understands
negotiations process;
Moderates discussion,
interprets complaints
and concerns, analyzes
group dynamics and
detects underlying
issues.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
29
C. Develop and Review Programs
Key
Activity
C3
Identify,
evaluate, and
modify program
outcomes and
assessments
30
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Program outcomes are
assessed by a variety of
measurements.
• Program assessment
criteria are established
per industry standards
and accrediting bodies
and accurately measure
performance of specified outcomes.
• Program assessments
are correctly evaluated
and modified based
on changes industry,
advisory committee
input, and community/
student needs.
• Program outcomes are
properly documented
in accordance with
college and accrediting
body policy.
• Industry standards are
thoroughly researched
and program outcomes
are reviewed by the
advisory committee.
• Outcomes are
continuously evaluated
and modified based
on advisory committee
recommendations,
community needs,
government and/or
transfer requirements
and changing industry
standards.
• All necessary technical
and non-technical skills
are included in the
outcomes.
• Knowledge of outcomes and assessment
activities and criteria
and relevant industry
and accrediting body
standards.
• Knowledge of advisory
committee protocols.
• Knowledge of technical
and non-technical
skills and the ability
to integrate them
into outcomes/
competencies.
• Ability to write assessments that accurately
measure program
outcomes/ competencies and to evaluate
and modify program
assessments.
• Ability to write
program outcomes/
competencies.
• Knowledge of documentation procedures
for program outcomes/
competencies.
• Monitors system performance, troubleshoots
system malfunction/
failure and analyzes
system operation.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Interprets information,
selects methods
of communication
and summarizes
integrates and analyzes
information.
• Analyzes implications
of decisions, recommends ethical course of
action and responsibly
challenges unethical
practices and decisions.
• Demonstrates creative
thinking process while
problem solving;
develops creative
solutions and applies
them to new situations;
generates unique
solutions.
C. Develop and Review Programs
Continued
Key
Activity
C4
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Core and support
courses are reviewed
Identify and
by advisory comdevelop core and
mittee and industry
support courses
and approved when
appropriate.
• Articulation models in
the state, advisory committees, the private/
government sectors,
and accreditation and/
or legal requirements
are used to identify
core and support
courses.
• Core courses and
related instruction meet
the requirements of the
SBCTC (State Board
for Community and
Technical Colleges).
• Core and support
courses meet degree
and certificate
requirements.
• All required approvals
are obtained in a timely
manner.
• Knowledge of advisory
committee protocols.
• Knowledge of
articulation models and
the ability to access
sources of information
regarding articulation.
• Knowledge of SBCTC
and degree and certificate requirements.
• Knowledge of state and
college approval procedures and timelines.
• Ability to identify and
access a variety of
information resources
related to course
development.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follow
up on assigned tasks.
• Understands continuous improvement
process, suggests
system modifications/
improvements and
analyzes goals/
constraints.
• Uses logic to draw
conclusions, analyzes
rules and principles and
examines information
for relevance and
accuracy.
• Utilizes previous
training and experience
to predict outcomes;
visually analyzes
relationship between
parts/whole and
process/procedure and
interprets charts and
graphs.
• Utilizes integrated/multiple software, locates
and retrieves stored
information, interprets
data, integrates multiple platforms, utilizes
networks and modifies
information.
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C. Develop and Review Programs
Key
Activity
C5
Maintain (or
obtain) program
accreditation
32
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Accrediting bodies are
notified of all proposed
changes as required
and appropriate
approvals are obtained.
• Self-study is completed
as required.
• Program performance
data is accurately and
properly collected,
analyzed, and documented in accordance
with the accreditation
standards.
• Programs are modified
to meet standards and
recommendations of
the accrediting bodies.
• Site reviews are conducted in accordance
with the requirements
of the accrediting
bodies.
• Program reviews
support institutional
accreditation.
• Accrediting body
credentialing requirements are met.
• Knowledge of approval
procedures and the
ability to contact and
notify accrediting
bodies of proposed
changes and requests
for accreditation.
• Knowledge of the components of a self-study.
• Ability to complete a
self-study.
• Knowledge of performance data collection,
analysis and documentation procedures.
• Ability to modify
programs to meet
standards.
• Ability to constructively
participate in site
reviews.
• Knowledge of requirements for institutional
accreditation.
• Knowledge of and
ability to obtain accrediting body credentials.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follow
up on assigned tasks.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Analyzes implications
of decisions, recommends ethical course of
action and responsibly
challenges unethical
practices and decisions.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
C. Develop and Review Programs
Continued
Key
Activity
C6
Research,
identify, and
evaluate trends
and implement
current industry
standards
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Advisory committees
are regularly consulted
on industry standards.
• Industry trends and
changes are identified,
evaluated and incorporated with advisory
committee approval.
• Employers/Industries
are consulted and/
or surveyed on an
ongoing basis.
• Retraining and backto-industry experiences
are included in the
professional development plan.
• Research through
trade and professional
sources of information,
industry visits and networking is conducted
on a regular basis
including attending
professional meetings.
• Licensing and
standard-setting bodies
are consulted on an
ongoing basis.
• Knowledge of advisory
committee protocols.
• Knowledge of current
practices and issues in
industry.
• Ability to demonstrate
the applicable and
relevant skills required
to implement current
industry standards.
• Knowledge of research
theory and design.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and industry
standards.
• Knowledge of
appropriate trade and
professional sources of
information.
• Ability to locate
sites and funding
for Back-to-Industry
opportunities.
• Understands continuous improvement
process, suggests
system modifications/
improvements and
analyzes goals/
constraints.
• Predicts outcomes, analyzes data, integrates
multiple items of data,
contrasts conflicting
data, and researches
additional information
sources.
• Analyzes situations and
information, considers
risks and implications,
complies multiple viewpoints, and generates
alternative solutions.
• Uses logic to draw
conclusions, analyzes
rules and principles and
examines information
for relevance and
accuracy.
• Actively participates
in discussion; presents
complex ideas and
information, analyzes
group and individual
response and poses
critical questions.
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C. Develop and Review Programs
Continued
Key
Activity
C7
Coordinate
program
development
with other
college
programs and
institutions
34
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• All Instructional policies
and guidelines are
thoroughly researched
and followed.
• Articulation and/or
transfer agreements are
established.
• Graduation data from
transfer institutions is
procured.
• Knowledge of related
course content and
outcomes in similar
institutions is shared.
• Competencies are
consistent in multisectioned courses and
overlapping course
content areas.
• Cross-discipline team
teaching is implemented when possible.
• Instructional resources
are shared across
departmental and
institutional areas.
• Cross-discipline courses
are integrated when
pertinent.
• Similar outcomes are
developed with other
institutions.
• Similar programs at
other colleges are
visited regularly.
• Knowledge of articulation and/or transfer
agreements.
• Knowledge of program
and degree requirements and outcomes
of other programs and
institutions.
• Ability to access
program and degree
requirements of
other programs and
institutions.
• Knowledge of and
ability to access
instructional resources
across departments and
institutions.
• Knowledge of
industrial outcomes /
competencies.
• Knowledge of college
policies regarding team
teaching.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Understands
negotiations process;
Moderates discussion,
interprets complaints
and concerns, analyzes
group dynamics and
detects underlying
issues.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
D. Provide Student Instruction
Key
Activity
D1
Prepare and/or
gather current
instructional
materials
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Instructional materials
are clearly identified,
support curriculum
outcomes, and are
completely reviewed on
a regular basis.
• Instructional materials
are selected and
approved in accordance
with college policies
and procedures.
• All appropriate options
are thoroughly
researched to ensure
quality and currency of
instructional materials.
• Instructional materials
appeal to multiple
learning styles and
diverse learners.
• Instructional materials
comply with state/
federal requirements or
guidelines as necessary.
• Instructional materials
are customized to meet
student needs and
program outcomes.
• Other campus
resources are consulted
to ensure availability of
instructional materials.
• Method of delivery is
taken into consideration when preparing
and selecting materials.
• Knowledge of
instructional materials
includes, but is not
limited to: textbooks,
reference materials,
audiovisuals, websites,
handouts, software and
simulations.
• Knowledge of curriculum outcomes.
• Knowledge of sources
of information
regarding instructional
materials and the ability
to access them.
• Knowledge of learning
styles and diverse
teaching methodologies and the ability to
implement them.
• Knowledge of state/
federal requirements
or guidelines regarding
instructional materials.
• Ability to customize
instructional materials
to meet student
needs and program
outcomes.
• Knowledge of campus
resources.
• Ability to adapt
materials to method of
delivery.
• Understands technological requirements
and results; analyzes
task/technology
relationship; proposes
simple technological
solutions.
• Interprets and applies
new knowledge and
experience, analyzes
application of learning
tools, investigates new
learning techniques,
manipulates learning
tools and formulates/
adapts learning
strategies,
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
• Follows set of instructions, qualifies and
analyzes information,
interprets and summarizes information
and researches to gain
information.
• Utilizes previous
training and experience
to predict outcomes;
visually analyzes
relationship between
parts/whole and
process/procedure and
interprets charts and
graphs.
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D. Provide Student Instruction
Continued
Key
Activity
D2
Provide
individual
and group
instruction
36
• Learning and
curriculum are
directed towards
program and
student outcomes/
competencies.
• Students are encouraged to mentor
other students when
appropriate.
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Students and all classroom
personnel are thoroughly
informed of safety and
operating procedures in
the learning environment.
• Group and individual
instruction accurately
and effectively model
and teach industry
standards and workplace
requirements.
• Students are effectively
oriented to the learning
task, including method
of delivery, outcomes,
assessments, syllabus and
relevance of prior and
related skills and abilities.
• Student instruction is
effective and appropriate
for the method of delivery,
and accommodates
diverse learning styles.
• Learning is facilitated
with clear and effective
presentations, demonstrations and active learner
involvement.
• Regular opportunities are
provided for students to
practice, perform, and
receive feedback on all
required skills, knowledge,
competencies, and
abilities.
• Instruction promotes the
application, transfer and
retention of learning in
accordance with adult
learning theory.
• Student behavior standards (code of conduct,
students’ rights and
responsibilities) are consistently and constructively
reinforced.
• Student learning
styles, questions and
discussions are effectively
acknowledged, guided
and integrated into the
learning process in a
positive way.
• Knowledge of safety and
operating procedures
as related to individual
circumstances.
• Knowledge of group and
individual instruction
models, adult learning
principles and the ability
to adapt strategies to
diverse learners.
• Knowledge of industry
standards, workplace
requirements and competencies, and the ability to
adapt them to instruction.
• Knowledge of learning
tasks, outcomes, methods
of delivery, assessments
and relevance of prior and
related skills and abilities.
• Ability to adapt student
instruction to method of
delivery.
• Ability to develop
opportunities for students
to practice, perform and
receive feedback on skills.
• Ability to include the
retention, application
and transfer of learning in
instruction.
• Knowledge of student
behavior standards and
the ability to constructively
reinforce them.
• Ability to integrate questions from students into
the learning process.
• Knowledge of the subject
matter and the ability to
demonstrate competency
in the field.
• Ability to prepare a
syllabus.
• Ability to model
mentoring.
• Actively participates in
discussion; presents complex ideas and information, analyzes group and
individual response and
poses critical questions.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication
and compares multiple
viewpoints.
• Establishes rapport with
co-workers and customers;
modifies behavior to
environment; shows
understanding for other,
works to identify/remove
social barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Interprets and applies
new knowledge and
experience, analyzes
application of learning
tools, investigates new
learning techniques,
manipulates learning tools
and formulates/adapts
learning strategies.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches others
to apply related concepts,
provides constructive
feedback and develops
appropriate training
procedures.
• Leads by example,
motivates others to extend
their capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority views.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of action
and responsibly challenges
discriminatory practices
and procedures.
D. Provide Student Instruction
Continued
Key
Activity
D3
Initiate,
develop, and
implement
student
assessments
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Instructors are regularly
available to communicate student progress
as needed.
• Self-assessment and
peer assessment
methods are taught
and encouraged in an
effective manner.
• Assessment feedback
is provided in a timely
manner, is guided by
assessment criteria, and
is clearly supportive of
student learning and
success.
• Assessment criteria are
accurately provided
to the students prior
to the assessment
and grading policies
are provided to the
students in writing in
accordance to college
policy.
• Confidentiality and
ethical guidelines are
completely followed
including FERPA (Family
Educational Rights and
Privacy Act, 1974).
• Assessment of student
learning is formal and
informal as well as formative and summative.
• Assessment tools that
are directly related to
industry requirements
are developed and
implemented.
• Assessment criteria are
tangible, measurable
and observable.
• Student grades are
accurately calculated
according to published
grading policy and
assessment criteria.
• Knowledge of self- and
peer assessment as
methods of evaluation.
• Knowledge of methods
of constructive feedback to students.
• Knowledge of
assessment tools and
techniques, grading
policies, methodologies, and criteria and
the ability to apply
them.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ethical
guidelines.
• Knowledge of formal,
informal, formative and
summative assessment.
• Knowledge of grading
policies and assessment
criteria.
• Knowledge of
college policies and
procedures.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• Knowledge of industry
requirements
• Grades are submitted
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures and state
and federal laws and
regulations.
• Interprets and converts
numerical data and
predicts arithmetic
results.
• Understands continuous improvement
process, suggests
system modifications/
improvements and
analyzes goals/
constraints.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
• Analyzes implications
of decisions, recommends ethical course of
action and responsibly
challenges unethical
practices and decisions.
• Uses logic to draw
conclusions, analyzes
rules and principles and
examines information
for relevance and
accuracy.
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D. Provide Student Instruction
Continued
Key
Activity
D4
Modify
instructional
material and
methods based
on student
and industry
assessments and
feedback
38
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Student feedback is
appropriately solicited,
acknowledged, documented, analyzed and
applied to the improvement of instruction.
• Instruction is adapted
to meet the needs of
diverse learners, and
student motivational
needs.
• A variety of instructional strategies is
applied.
• Diverse resources are
consulted to identify
and access alternative
instructional methods,
materials, and methods
of delivery.
• Instructional material
and methods are
evaluated and modified
based on changes in
the industry, advisory
committee input and
objective analysis of
assessment data/results.
• Knowledge of and
• Respects the rights
ability to solicit,
of others, recognizes
document and analyze
the value of diversity,
appropriate student
encourages/supports
feedback.
individuality, supports
• Ability to apply moticorrect course of
vational techniques for
action and responsibly
challenges discriminadiverse learning styles.
• Knowledge of a
tory practices and
variety of instructional
procedures.
strategies.
• Responds to nonverbal
• Knowledge of diverse
communication;
resources for alternative
Interprets, clarifies and
instructional methods
influences communication and compares
and materials.
multiple viewpoints.
• Ability to modify
instructional materials
• Understands conand methods based on
tinuous improvement
changes in the industry,
process, suggests
advisory committee
system modifications/
input and objective
improvements and
analysis of assessment
analyzes goals/
data/results.
constraints.
• Analyzes possible
causes, generates and
evaluates solutions and
devises and implements
plan of action.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
D. Provide Student Instruction
Continued
Key
Activity
D5
Promote
professionalism
in the learning
environment
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Professional teaching
standards are identified
and implemented.
• Learning is cooperatively accomplished
between the teacher
and the student.
• A positive role model
is provided for the
students.
• Ethical and professional standards
are understood and
demonstrated.
• Professional boundaries
with students are
established, modeled,
and maintained.
• Classroom and other
instructional areas are
appropriately safe and
orderly.
• Knowledge of and
ability to implement
professional teaching
standards.
• Knowledge of state and
college policies and
procedures of professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of contentspecific and collegespecific code of ethics.
• Ability to model ethics
and professionalism.
• Knowledge of safety
policies, procedures
and protocols.
• Analyzes implications
of decisions, recommends ethical course of
action and responsibly
challenges unethical
practices and decisions.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures.
39
E. Provide Support and Guidance to Students
Key
Activity
E1
Provide
students with
access to
instructor
40
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Student requests
for assistance are
responded to in a
courteous, respectful,
and timely manner.
• Multiple modes of
communication are
used.
• Instructor time is properly allocated for the
purpose of receiving
and responding to
group and individual
student requests for
assistance.
• Instructors are regularly
accessible, within professional boundaries, to
students in accordance
with college policies
and procedures.
• Instructor contact and
access information is
provided in writing
to students in a clear
manner.
• Knowledge of and
ability to use voicemail,
email and online
technologies.
• Knowledge of the
required and contracted office hours.
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and
college policies and
procedures regarding
student contact.
• Actively participates
in discussion; presents
complex ideas and
information, analyzes
group and individual
response and poses
critical questions.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
E. Provide Support and Guidance to Students
Continued
Key
Activity
E2
Provide
information or
referrals to meet
student needs
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Current files or
resources of available
student services and
referral procedures are
maintained and readily
available to students.
• Referrals are conducted
in a respectful manner
and in compliance with
ethical guidelines.
• Applicable procedures
and guidelines for
documentation and
follow-up of referrals
are followed.
• Reasonable accommodations are
provided with respect
to recommendations
from a service referral
(e.g. disability support
services or access
services).
• FERPA (Family
Educational Rights and
Privacy Act, 1974) laws
are followed.
• Ongoing communication with student
services professionals is
maintained.
• Knowledge of available
student services, student clubs and proper
procedures.
• Knowledge of confidentiality / ethics (FERPA).
• Knowledge of documentation procedures
and the ability to
follow-up on the
referral.
• Ability to implement
reasonable accommodations in the learning
environment.
• Knowledge of disability
support services and
ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act).
• Knowledge of organizations, opportunities
and procedures for
obtaining support for
student activities and
competitions.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
41
E. Provide Support and Guidance to Students
Key
Activity
E3
Provide
students with
career advising
and assist with
job placement
42
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Students are made
aware of the job search
process and how to
access career and
employment information from multiple
sources.
• Advisory members
and employers are
consulted concerning
employment opportunities and career
options.
• Students are accurately
informed of known job
opportunities and the
jobs for which they
currently qualify.
• References and
recommendations
are provided on
behalf of students
when requested and
applicable and in
accordance with FERPA
(Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act,
1974) guidelines.
• Current career information and opportunities
are maintained in an
organized manner.
• Knowledge of the job
search process for that
field.
• Knowledge of the
advisory members and
employers and the
ability to contact them.
• Knowledge of sources
of job opportunities
and job qualifications.
• Ability to provide
appropriate content
for references and
recommenda¬tions.
• Knowledge of college
policies regarding
references and
recommendations and
knowledge of FERPA.
• Knowledge of current
career information
opportunities and the
ability to access that
information.
• Ability to instruct
students in job search
methodology or refer
appropriately.
• Knowledge of the
qualifica¬tions for
specific positions within
the field.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Analyzes possible
causes, generates and
evaluates solutions and
devises and implements
plan of action.
• Recognizes job tasks,
analyzes work assignments and delegates
responsibilities.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
E. Provide Support and Guidance to Students
Continued
Key
Activity
E4
Provide
academic
advising
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Student goals, experiences, and needs are
accurately identified.
• Student is informed of
academic and transfer
options to meet goals
based on individual
education plan.
• Information about
college resources to
support student success
is provided in an effective manner.
• An accurate checklist
of current college
registration procedures
is provided.
• Waitlists are kept up
to date and accurate
information is provided
to prospective students
in a timely manner.
• Program application
process is communicated in a timely and
effective manner.
• Knowledge of academic • Responds to nonverbal
and transfer options.
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
• Knowledge of the
educational planning
influences communicatool and/or process.
tion and compares
• Knowledge of college
multiple viewpoints.
resources.
• Analyzes possible
• Knowledge of college
causes, generates and
registration and waitlist
evaluates solutions and
procedures.
devises and implements
• Ability to convert
plan of action.
student goals, experi• Utilizes integrated/mulences, and needs into
tiple software, locates
appropriate program
and retrieves stored
and course selection.
information, interprets
data, integrates mul• Knowledge of course
sequencing.
tiple platforms, utilizes
• Knowledge of program
networks and modifies
application process.
information.
• Interprets information,
selects methods
of communication
and summarizes
integrates and analyzes
information.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Demonstrates creative
thinking process while
problem solving;
develops creative
solutions and applies
them to new situations;
generates unique
solutions.
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E. Provide Support and Guidance to Students
Continued
Key
Activity
E5
Serve as student
activity advisor,
as applicable
44
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Students are adequately
advised of available
activities and resources.
• Information, guidance,
resources and mentoring are provided.
• Student club goals
and objectives are
identified, stated, and
implemented.
• Assistance in facilitating
meetings and activities
is provided.
• Established state
and college policies
and procedures are
followed.
• Student leaders are
effectively guided in
conducting the business of the organization
and/or activity.
• Knowledge of Robert’s
Rules of Order and/
or Parliamentary
Procedures and the
ability to apply them in
a learning environment.
• Knowledge of student
activity advisor responsibilities and limitations
per college policies and
procedures.
• Ability to work within
the existing advisory
system to accomplish
stated goals.
• Knowledge of constitutional by-laws of the
particular activity or
organization.
• Ability to develop
student leaders.
• Knowledge of organizations, opportunities
and procedures for
obtaining support for
student activities and
competitions.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
• Actively participates
in discussion; presents
complex ideas and
information, analyzes
group and individual
response and poses
critical questions.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures
F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions
Key
Activity
F1
Perform
documentation
and record
keeping duties
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Attendance records
are documented and
submitted as required.
• Accurate committee
files are kept as
required.
• Current curriculum
materials are organized
and accessible.
• College records are
kept in accordance
with departmental and
institutional policies
and procedures.
• Budget records
are maintained in
accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Assistance is provided
with writing and
implementing grants as
applicable.
• Records pertaining to
student performance
and credentialing
are maintained in
accordance with
all applicable laws,
regulations and college
policies.
• Program-specific
contracts, agreements
and student records are
documented and kept
up to date as required
for off-campus learning
environments.
• Knowledge of record
keeping procedures.
• Knowledge of
college policies and
procedures regarding
record-keeping.
• Knowledge of grant
writing.
• Knowledge of programspecific contract
requirements and the
ability to meet contractual agreements.
• Knowledge of laws,
regulations and policies
relating to record
keeping of student
performance.
• Knowledge of college
curriculum resources
and review process.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follow
up on assigned tasks.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Utilizes integrated/multiple software, locates
and retrieves stored
information, interprets
data, integrates multiple platforms, utilizes
networks and modifies
information.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
45
F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions
Continued
Key
Activity
F2
Lead and
manage
instructional
and program
assistants
46
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• A list of current job
responsibilities is
accurately provided
and clarified.
• An effective process
is in place to clarify
ongoing task
assignments.
• Orientation to policies,
procedures, and the
physical work environment is provided in
an effective manner as
needed.
• Information about
ongoing professional
development opportunities is accurately provided and supported.
• Job performance is
properly assessed
according to college policies and
procedures.
• Information about
safety practices is
adequately relayed
• Information and
updates are communicated in a timely and
effective manner.
• Assistant demonstrates
appropriate workplace
behavior and safety
practices and performs
at an effective level.
• Knowledge of management techniques
and current job
responsibilities.
• Knowledge of updated
information of
college policies and
procedures.
• Ability to orient new
assistants.
• Knowledge of professional development
opportunities.
• Ability to conduct
perfor¬mance
appraisals for instructional and program
assistants.
• Knowledge of safety
practices in the learning
environment.
• Recognizes job tasks,
analyzes work assignments and delegates
responsibilities.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follow
up on assigned tasks.
F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions
Continued
Key
Activity
F3
Mentor, orient,
and support new
and part-time
faculty
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Curriculum and
course materials and
resources are accurately
provided as required/
appropriate.
• When applicable, orientation and paperwork
needs are met.
• All applicable laws,
regulations, college
policies are communicated and followed.
• When applicable,
performance of parttime faculty is properly
assessed, feedback
provided and recommendations made as
appropriate.
• When applicable,
appropriate staffing
needs are accurately
identified, assessed and
prioritized.
• Part-time faculty questions are answered and
assistance is provided
as necessary in an
expedient, courteous
and respectful manner.
• Clear and appropriate
channels of communication between
mentor and mentee
are established and
maintained.
• Professional development opportunities are
communicated in an
effective manner.
• Knowledge of curriculum, course materials,
and resources.
• Knowledge of employment regulations, laws
and college policies.
• Knowledge of student
assessment and feedback techniques.
• Knowledge of staffing
needs and the ability
to assess and prioritize
them to meet program
or department needs.
• Knowledge of orientation procedures.
• Knowledge of professional development
opportunities.
• Knowledge of
available means of
communication.
• Recognizes job tasks,
analyzes work assignments and delegates
responsibilities.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
• Interprets information,
selects methods
of communication
and summarizes
integrates and analyzes
information.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
• Analyzes possible
causes, generates and
evaluates solutions and
devises and implements
plan of action.
47
F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions
Continued
Key
Activity
F4
Develop criteria,
recruit, and
make
recommendations regarding
hiring of faculty
48
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Job descriptions and
qualifications for faculty
positions are properly
identified.
• Resumes and applications are thoroughly
reviewed as received
where applicable.
• Interviews are
conducted and, where
applicable, recommendations are made
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Adequate sources of
information are used
to determine job
qualifications.
• Effective recruiting,
screening, interviewing,
and selection are performed in accordance
with college policies
and procedures.
• Knowledge of specific
job qualifications.
• Ability to create job
descriptions.
• Ability to review
applications.
• Ability to access college
policy and procedures
regarding interview
procedures.
• Knowledge of college
interview procedures.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures.
• Recognizes job tasks,
analyzes work assignments and delegates
responsibilities.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
• Uses logic to draw
conclusions, analyzes
rules and principles and
examines information
for relevance and
accuracy.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions
Continued
Key
Activity
F5
Provide input
for program,
schedules, and
college printed
and electronic
publications
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Schedules (including
times, room and
teaching assignments)
are coordinated
between program core
and support courses.
• Schedules and publications regarding the
program are kept current and comply with
all legal requirements.
• Accurate program
information is provided
to college departments responsible for
publication.
• Accuracy of information
in college schedules
and publications is
monitored and modified as necessary.
• All materials about programs are consistent.
• Knowledge of program
requirements and
courses.
• Ability to schedule
courses within a
program.
• Knowledge of legal
requirements regarding
college publications.
• Knowledge of program
information.
• Knowledge of publication modification
procedures.
• Knowledge of publication timelines.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary college course
scheduling procedures.
• Monitors system performance, troubleshoots
system malfunction/
failure and analyzes
system operation.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
• Understands
negotiations process;
Moderates discussion,
interprets complaints
and concerns, analyzes
group dynamics and
detects underlying
issues.
• Predicts outcomes, analyzes data, integrates
multiple items of data,
contrasts conflicting
data, and researches
additional information
sources.
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F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions
Continued
Key
Activity
F6
Develop and
manage budgets
50
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Needs are annually
• Knowledge of budgets
identified and priand the budgeting
oritized in accordance
process.
with college policies
• Knowledge of
and procedures.
budgetary and college
constraints.
• Adequate resources are
determined to meet the • Knowledge of equipprogram needs.
ment placement plan
• Resources are expended
development and
in a timely manner
review processes.
following college policies and procedures to
support the program.
• Equipment replacement
plan is developed and
reviewed annually.
• Budgetary restrictions
are followed and calculations are accurately
formulated.
• Appropriate
documentation is
maintained according
to college policies and
procedures.
• Performs routine
recordkeeping,
reconciles accounts
and develop budget
proposals.
• Analyzes situations and
information, considers
risks and implications,
complies multiple viewpoints, and generates
alternative solutions.
• Maintains job specific
supplies and equipment, orders and
maintains inventory
and monitors safe and
efficient utilization of
materials.
• Summarizes and
translates mathematical
data and manipulates
formulas.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
F. Perform Administrative and Program Management Functions
Continued
Key
Activity
F7
Research and
assist with
writing and
implementing
grants and targeting financial
resources.*
* Please note: many
new instructors are not
involved with writing
grants.
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Appropriate campus
personnel are contacted to investigate
grant opportunities.
• Sources of grant opportunities are thoroughly
investigated.
• Necessary data is
procured or provided
as requested.
• Necessary forms and/or
documents and reports
are completed within
established guidelines.
• Funds are expended in
accordance with grant
proposal restrictions.
• Grant proposal presentations to appropriate
personnel are made as
necessary.
• Grant follow-up
and evaluations are
completed in a timely
manner.
• Ability to research
• Interprets information,
informa¬tion and write
applies processes to
proposals in accordance
new information,
with grant guidelines.
analyzes organization
• Ability to manage grant
of information and
funds.
transfers information
• Ability to assess progbetween formats.
ress and effectiveness of • Records information
the grant.
accurately, creates
• Knowledge of sources
original documents;
of grant opportunities.
summarizes and syn• Knowledge of resources
thesizes information.
for grant writing.
• Pays attention to
details, demonstrates
enthusiasm & initiative,
monitors performance
standards and follow
up on assigned tasks.
• Interprets information,
selects methods
of communication
and summarizes
integrates and analyzes
information.
• Demonstrates creative
thinking process while
problem solving;
develops creative
solutions and applies
them to new situations;
generates unique
solutions.
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G. Create and Maintain a Professional Environment
Key
Activity
G1
Collaborate
with college
staff, faculty,
students and
internship/
externship site
personnel
52
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Curriculum and course
materials and resources
are provided as
required.
• When applicable,
performance is properly
assessed, feedback is
provided and recommendations are made
in a respectful and
appropriate manner.
• Communications
with college staff and
faculty and internship/
externship personnel
are conducted in an
ongoing and effective
manner.
• Assistance is provided
as necessary in a courteous and respectful
manner.
• Colleagues and staff
are responded to in a
timely manner.
• Institution wide and
interdisciplinary student
learning activities and
initiatives are fully
supported.
• Professional growth is
promoted among staff
and faculty.
• College departments
and services are
accurately informed of
needs in a professional
and collaborative
manner.
• College and departmental committees are
attended with full participation in accordance
with college policy.
• Knowledge of locations to file or post
curriculum and course
materials and resources.
• Knowledge of
procedures to request
resources from library,
instructional software
and adoption procedures and ordering
processes.
• Knowledge of college
depart¬ments and
services available.
• Knowledge of college
communication tools.
• Knowledge of
professional growth
opportunities.
• Knowledge of program
requirements and
outcomes.
• Knowledge of performance assessment,
feedback and recommendation procedures.
• Knowledge of college
and departmental
committees and college
policies regarding
committees.
• Knowledge of
employment contract
provisions in regards
to participation on the
committee.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Sets well defined
goals, demonstrates
commitment to self
improvement, applies
self management skills
and appropriate modifies goals.
G. Create and Maintain a Professional Environment
Continued
Key
Activity
G2
Work with
program
advisory
committee
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Instructor-attended
advisory committee
meetings are held
on a regular basis in
accordance with college and SBCTC (State
Board for Community
and Technical
Colleges) policies and
procedures.
• Instructors participate
fully in advisory committee meetings and
activities.
• Advisory committee
recommenda¬tions
are considered and
imple¬mented as
appropriate.
• New advisory committee members
are recruited on an
ongoing basis.
• Advisory committee
members reflect the
diversity of the community and industry.
• Productivity of
advisory committee is
encouraged.
• Sets well defined
• Knowledge of college
and SBCTC policies and
goals, demonstrates
procedures regarding
commitment to self
advisory committee
improvement, applies
recommen¬dations.
self management skills
• Knowledge of faculty
and appropriate modirole regarding advisory
fies goals.
committee and com• Works to improve
mittee protocols.
team skills, encourages
• Ability to utilize adviteam members, and
sory board in industry
assumes responsibility
trades for students.
for accomplishing team
• Knowledge of the
goals.
relevant field of study,
• Respects the rights
program requirements
of others, recognizes
and accreditation
the value of diversity,
requirements.
encourages/supports
• Ability to implement
individuality, supports
committee recommencorrect course of
dations into program.
action and responsibly
• Ability to recruit new
challenges discriminaand diverse members
tory practices and
to the committee.
procedures.
• Conducts task-specific
training, coaches
others to apply related
concepts, provides constructive feedback and
develops appropriate
training procedures.
• Leads by example,
motivates others
to extend their
capabilities, Displays
enthusiasm/positive
attitudes and develops
minority/majority
views.
53
G. Create and Maintain a Professional Environment
Continued
Key
Activity
G3
Maintain
current
knowledge of
the field
54
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Working relationships
with college staff, faculty and administrators,
are maintained to stay
current on education
and training resources
and methods.
• Working relationships
with employers/
industry, graduates/
former students, and
advisory committees
are professionally maintained to stay current
on industry trends and
emerging technologies.
• Memberships in
appropriate professional organizations
are obtained and
maintained.
• Professional publications are accessed and
properly utilized.
• Local, regional and
national seminars,
workshops and meetings are attended as
appropriate.
• College procedures
are followed regarding
attendance at professional functions.
• A variety of resources is
utilized to network with
people working and/
or teaching within the
field.
• Emerging industryspecific equipment is
incorporated into the
learning environment.
• Knowledge of methods
for fostering professional relationships.
• Knowledge of appropriate professional
organizations in the
field.
• Knowledge of roles
and responsibilities of
membership in a professional organization.
• Ability to access
relevant sources of
information regarding
professional publications and professional
development
opportunities.
• Knowledge of travel
request procedures and
professional development reimbursement
procedures.
• Knowledge of industry
leaders and technology
suppliers related to
emerging technology.
• Ability to evaluate new
technology in regards
to its usefulness, effectiveness and long-range
implications.
• Ability to obtain and
maintain certification
on industry-specific
equipment.
• Sets well defined
goals, demonstrates
commitment to self
improvement, applies
self management skills
and appropriate modifies goals.
• Predicts outcomes, analyzes data, integrates
multiple items of data,
contrasts conflicting
data, and researches
additional information
sources.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Defends own
viewpoints, accepts
constructive criticism,
accepts responsibility
for own behavior and
understands own
impact on others.
• Follows set of instructions, qualifies and
analyzes information,
interprets and summarizes information
and researches to gain
information.
G. Create and Maintain a Professional Environment
Continued
Key
Activity
G4
Participate in
professional
networking
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Working relationships
with graduates, college
staff, faculty, administrators, internship/
externship personnel,
employers, and
advisory committees
are maintained in an
effective manner.
• Memberships in
appropriate professional organizations
are obtained and
maintained in an effective manner.
• Seminars, workshops
and local, regional,
and national meetings are attended as
appropriate.
• All college procedures
are completely followed
regarding attendance
at professional
functions.
• A variety of resources is
utilized to interact with
people teaching and
working in the related
field.
• Knowledge of methods
for fostering professional relationships.
• Knowledge of appropriate organizations in
the field.
• Knowledge of roles
and responsibilities of
membership in a professional organization.
• Knowledge of travel
request procedures and
professional development reimbursement
procedures.
• Utilizes integrated/multiple software, locates
and retrieves stored
information, interprets
data, integrates multiple platforms, utilizes
networks and modifies
information.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Sets well defined
goals, demonstrates
commitment to self
improvement, applies
self management skills
and appropriate modifies goals.
• Interprets and applies
new knowledge and
experience, analyzes
application of learning
tools, investigates new
learning techniques,
manipulates learning
tools and formulates/
adapts learning
strategies,
• Actively participates
in discussion; presents
complex ideas and
information, analyzes
group and individual
response and poses
critical questions.
55
G. Create and Maintain a Professional Environment
Continued
Key
Activity
G5
Develop a
professional
development
plan
56
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Files and resources for
all applicable certification and professional
development requirements are kept current
and maintained in an
orderly and effective
manner.
• Appropriate
activities are thoroughly
researched and
properly identified and
completed.
• Documentation is
accurately maintained
in accordance with
college policy and
procedures.
• Plan includes activities
to address areas for
improvement and
professional growth.
• All approvals are
obtained as required.
• Tenure-track faculty
complete all assessments and professional
development activities
required by their
campus and tenure
committee.
• Professional Technical
College Instructor Skill
Standards are used as
a resource to develop
PDP.
• Knowledge of sources
of information for
applicable certification
and professional
development activities
and requirements.
• Knowledge of college
policies and procedures
regarding professional
development and
required elements of a
professional development plan.
• Ability to develop a
plan that addresses
areas for improve¬ment
and professional
growth.
• Knowledge of
documentation and
approval procedures.
• Ability to fulfill the
require¬ments of
certification.
• Knowledge of the
campus tenure track
process.
• Ability to access and
use the skill standards.
• Ability to access
relevant sources of
information regarding
professional development opportunities.
• Sets well defined
goals, demonstrates
commitment to self
improvement, applies
self management skills
and appropriate modifies goals.
• Analyzes possible
causes, generates and
evaluates solutions and
devises and implements
plan of action.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Records information
accurately, creates
original documents;
summarizes and synthesizes information.
• Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows
procedures and recognizes system strengths
and limitations.
H. Promote the Program and Recruit Students
Key
Activity
H1
Participate in
campus, high
school and
community
organization
activities and
educational
partnerships
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Community and
campus activity offerings are researched.
• Activities and organizations that promote
the program and
recruitment of students
are identified.
• Promotional information is made available.
• Activities are properly
set up and organized.
• College policies and
procedures regarding
recruitment events are
met.
• Participation in
appropriate high school
advisory committees is
carried out in an effective manner.
• Accurate and complete
program information
is provided at the high
school advisory committee meetings.
• Participation in related
Tech Prep activities
initiations carried out in
an effective manner.
• Articulation agreements
are properly created
and maintained with
high schools, colleges
and universities and
state agencies.
• Knowledge of relevant
campus and community activities.
• Ability to select
appropriate activities
to enhance student
learning.
• Knowledge of college
policies and procedures
regarding campus and
community activities.
• Knowledge of setup
and organization procedures for campus and
community activities.
• Knowledge of
procedures for
establishing articulation
agreements.
• Knowledge of Tech
Prep.
• Knowledge of contacts
for high school
advisory committees,
feeder programs and
Tech Prep consortia
members.
• Works to improve
team skills, encourages
team members, and
assumes responsibility
for accomplishing team
goals.
• Actively participates
in discussion; presents
complex ideas and
information, analyzes
group and individual
response and poses
critical questions.
• Establishes rapport
with co-workers
and customers;
modifies behavior
to environment;
shows understanding
for other, works to
identify/remove social
barriers and encourages cooperation and
negotiation.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
57
H. Promote the Program and Recruit Students
Continued
Key
Activity
H2
Develop
promotional
plan
58
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• The appropriate
institutional resources
are utilized to develop
an effective marketing
strategy.
• Potential students are
correctly identified.
• Coordination with
feeder programs to
identify perspective
students is carried out
in an effective manner.
• Plan includes how
to market, what
marketing tools to use,
schedule of marketing
events, and the target
population.
• Marketing budget
is accurately and
completely developed.
• All appropriate
approvals are obtained
in accordance with
college policies and
procedures.
• Accurate information is
provided to appropriate
college entities for creation and modification
of published materials
regarding programs.
• Information in
published materials is
continuously monitored
for currency and accuracy and appropriate
departments are
informed of errors and
updates.
• Knowledge of contacts
for high school
advisory committees,
feeder programs and
Tech Prep consortia
members.
• Ability to identify
potential students.
• Knowledge of
college policies and
procedures.
• Ability to develop a
marketing plan and
budget.
• Knowledge of the institutional resources that
relate the marketing
plan.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, tools,
scheduling and the
target population.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
• Utilizes previous
training and experience
to predict outcomes;
visually analyzes
relationship between
parts/whole and
process/procedure and
interprets charts and
graphs.
• Demonstrates creative
thinking process while
problem solving;
develops creative
solutions and applies
them to new situations;
generates unique
solutions.
• Performs routine
recordkeeping,
reconciles accounts
and develop budget
proposals.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures
H. Promote the Program and Recruit Students
Continued
Key
Activity
H3
Provide
program
information
for prospective
students
Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Group information
sessions are scheduled,
advertised, and
conducted on a regular
basis.
• Individual informational
meetings are scheduled
as needed.
• Accurate information
materials are developed
and disseminated in an
effective manner.
• Access is made available through a variety
of methods such as
mail, phone, email.
• Prompt responses
are made to contacts
through a variety of
channels (email, phone,
etc.).
• Prospective students
are referred to other
programs or college
services as appropriate.
• Industry and career
information are
provided.
• Knowledge of program
information and
options.
• Knowledge of procedures for scheduling,
advertising and
conducting group
information sessions.
• Knowledge of procedures for individual
information meetings.
• Knowledge of
contents of information
materials.
• Knowledge of college
and other program
options.
• Knowledge of industry
career options and job
opportunities.
• Knowledge of means
of communication
available through the
college.
• Responds to nonverbal
communication;
Interprets, clarifies and
influences communication and compares
multiple viewpoints.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Effectively manages
time; prepares and
organizes multiple
schedules and manages
timelines.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Sets well defined
goals, demonstrates
commitment to self
improvement, applies
self management skills
and appropriate modifies goals.
• Respects the rights
of others, recognizes
the value of diversity,
encourages/supports
individuality, supports
correct course of
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures.
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H. Promote the Program and Recruit Students
Continued
Key
Activity
H4
Perform
recruiting
activities
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Performance
Indicators
Technical
Knowledge
Employability
Skills
How do we know when the
task is performed well?
Skills, Abilities, Tools
SCANS Skills and
Foundational Abilities
• Appropriate records
of student, program,
and placement success
stories and data are
properly maintained
and disseminated.
• Presentations to high
school students,
teachers, parents and
community organizations are provided on a
regular basis.
• Program information
is compiled and given
to appropriate college
recruiter on a regular
basis.
• Knowledge of students • Responds to nonverbal
who have completed
communication;
the programs
Interprets, clarifies and
successfully.
influences communica• Knowledge of contacts
tion and compares
in the high schools
multiple viewpoints.
and in community
• Respects the rights
organizations.
of others, recognizes
• Knowledge of materials
the value of diversity,
to be used in promoencourages/supports
tional activities.
individuality, supports
• Ability to prepare matecorrect course of
rials for presentation.
action and responsibly
challenges discriminatory practices and
procedures.
• Analyzes and responds
to customer needs;
demonstrates commitment to customer,
obtains additional
resources to meet
customer needs.
• Interprets information,
applies processes to
new information,
analyzes organization
of information and
transfers information
between formats.
• Actively participates
in discussion; presents
complex ideas and
information, analyzes
group and individual
response and poses
critical questions.
SCANS Survey Results: Professional-Technical College Instructors
Foundation
Skills
and Personal
Qualities
Key: 1 = Basic Competency Level;
5 = Advanced Competency Level.
1
2
3
4
Critical Competencies
5
Basic Skills
Demonstrates
Effective Reading
Strategies
Identifies relevant details, facts,
specifications, follows set of instructions,
probes to gain knowledge/information and
qualifies/analyzes information.
Demonstrates
Effective Writing
Strategies
Records information accurately, writes simple
documents and summarizes/
paraphrases information.
Applies
Arithmetic
Processes
Performs basic computations and
measurements, converts numerical data
and predicts arithmetic results.
Applies
Mathematics
Processes
Utilizes mathematical formulas and
processes, summarizes and translates
mathematical data.
Demonstrates
Effective
Listening Skills
Listens attentively, responds to
non-verbal communication and
confirms, interprets, clarifies and
influences communication.
Demonstrates
Effective
Speaking Skills
Actively participates in discussion,
explains concepts and presents complex
ideas and information.
Thinking Skills
Applies Creative
Thinking/
Generates Ideas
Recognizes patterns and relationships,
demonstrates creative thinking process
while problem solving and develops
creative solutions.
Applies Decision
Making Strategies
Analyzes situations and information,
considers risks and implications and
compiles multiple viewpoints.
Recognizes and
Solves Problems
Identifies the problem, analyzes possible
causes/reasons, recommends action plan and
generates/evaluates solutions.
Demonstrates
Visualization
Utilizes previous training and experience to
predict outcomes; visually analyzes
relationship between parts/whole and
process/procedure and interprets
charts and graphs.
Knows How to
Learn
Draws upon experiences and prior knowledge, interprets and applies new knowledge
and experience and interprets symbols,
diagrams and schematics.
Applies
Reasoning Skills
Applies rules/principles to process, uses
logic to draw conclusions and analyzes
rules and principles.
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SCANS Survey Results: Professional-Technical College Instructors – Continued
Foundation
Skills
and Personal
Qualities
Key: 1 = Basic Competency Level;
5 = Advanced Competency Level.
1
2
3
4
Critical Competencies
5
Personal Qualities
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Demonstrates
Responsibility
Follows policies and procedures, pays
attention to details, works with minimal
supervision, demonstrates initiative and
monitors performance standards.
Demonstrates
Belief in Self
Worth
Responds assertively, defends own viewpoints, accepts constructive criticism and
responsibility for own behavior and
understands own impact on others.
Demonstrates
Sociability in
Groups
Responds appropriately to others, takes
active interest in others, establishes rapport
with co-workers and customers, modifies
behavior to environment and shows
understanding/empathy for others.
Demonstrates
Self-Management
Accepts responsibility for own behavior,
accepts constructive criticism, sets welldefined/realistic goals, demonstrates
commitment to self improvement, and
applies self-management skills.
Demonstrates
Integrity/
Honesty
Demonstrates honesty and trustworthiness,
accepts responsibility for own behavior,
analyses societal implications of decisions
and recommends ethical course of action.
Management of Resources
Manages
Time
Effectively manages time; prepares and
organizes multiple schedules and
manages timelines.
Manages Money
Performs routine recordkeeping.
Manages
Materials/
Facilities
Maintains job-specific supplies and
equipment, orders and maintains inventory
and monitors safe and efficient
utilization of materials.
Manages
Human
Resources
Analyzes work assignments, assesses
individual knowledge and skills, determines
workload and monitors performance.
Management / Use of Information
Acquires and
Evaluates
Information
Selects relevant data, identifies the need
for data, predicts outcomes, and integrates
multiple items of data.
Organizes and
Maintains
Information
Interprets information and applies processes
to new information.
Interprets and
Communicates
Information
Recognizes accuracy of information,
interprets information, and prepares
basic summaries.
SCANS Survey Results: Professional-Technical College Instructors – Continued
Foundation
Skills
and Personal
Qualities
Key: 1 = Basic Competency Level;
5 = Advanced Competency Level.
1
2
3
4
Critical Competencies
5
Interpersonal Skills
Participates as
Team Member
Demonstrates commitment, works to
improve team skills, encourages team
members, assumes responsibility for
accomplishing team goals.
Teaches
Others
Conducts task-specific training, coaches
others to apply related concepts, provides
constructive feedback and develops
appropriate training procedures.
Serves
Customers
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer
concerns and interests; analyzes and
responds to customer needs; obtains
additional resources to meet customer
needs; makes exceptional effort on
behalf of customer.
Exhibits
Leadership
Leads by example, motivates others to
extend their capabilities, displays
enthusiasm/positive attitudes and develops
majority/minority views.
Negotiates
Agreements
Understands negotiations process; identifies
conflicts and demonstrates composure;
interprets complaints and concerns and
analyzes group dynamics.
Works with
Diversity
Understands the legal aspects of discrimination; respects the rights of others and
demonstrates awareness of diversity;
recognizes the value of diversity.
Understanding/Management of Systems
Understands
System
Understands the organization and system
hierarchy and follows procedures and
recognizes system strengths and limitations.
Monitors/Corrects
System
Performance
Monitors system performance, analyzes
system operation, and distinguishes
trends in performance.
Improves/Designs
Systems
Suggests system modifications/improvements and determines system components
to be improved.
Use of Technology
Selects
Appropriate
Technology
Understands the requirements of the task
and technological results and analyzes task/
technology relationship.
Applies
Technology
to Task
Understands technology applications,
manipulates technology for desired results
and analyzes technology output.
Maintains/
Troubleshoots
Technology
Follows specified maintenance, identifies and
corrects malfunctions, troubleshoots failures,
evaluates performance of technology.
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